Rio Tinto to invest in BRC DiamondCore’s DRC projects
Global mining giant Rio Tinto (RTP-N, RIO-L) produces about 16% of the world’s diamonds by volume and 8% by value w…
Africa
Human geology 101
A smouldering controversy over the resettlement of villagers in South Africa to make way for the expansion of an Anglo Platinum (AMS-J, AGPPF-O) mine underscores the importance of getting relocation e…
Chinese invest in Douglas Lake Minerals’ Tanzanian properties
China’s footprint in Africa just went up a size with the announcement that a Chinese consortium has invested US$6 m…
Oromin rewarded for rapid progress at Sabodala
VANCOUVER — It’s a golden cycle for Oromin Explorations (OLE-V, OLEPF-O): strong drill results prompt the company to add more rigs to its Sabodala gold project, then the added rigs produce more stron…
Hello US$130 oil
The macroeconomic effects of higher oil prices made headlines around the world during the week ended May 24, the 21st trading week of 2008.
Japan makes plans for energy and resources
Japan has a developed economy, ranking as the second largest economy behind the U.S., and the country is a part of …
Relocations aren’t easy, so get them right the first time around
A smouldering controversy over the resettlement of villagers in South Africa to make way for the expansion of an An…
La Mancha sees rise in production, costs
While gold production is on the rise for La Mancha Resources (LMA-T, LACHF-O), so, too, are its costs, and its recent first-quarter results were unable to generate positive momentum on the market.
Pelangio ready to ramp up in Ghana
With its reputation already established via its stake in the Detour Lake gold project in northern Ontario, Pelangio…
High River getting over production hiccups
While High River Gold Mines (HRG-T) is getting a handle on operational issues at its two key projects, the financia…
China investing big in Africa (May 16, 2008)
China continues in its race to secure mineral resources in Africa, with a plan to invest more than US$9 billion in …
Global zinc supply uncertain after massive earthquake in China; labour dispute in Namibia
The fate of zinc mining and smelting operations in China remains unknown after a massive earthquake devastated much…